New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4863: Election Integrity & Voter Protection Act-concerns polling places & ballot boxes
Status: Introduced, October 19, 2026
"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the presence of troops and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes, designated the Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act, and amending various parts of the statutory law.
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
An Act concerning the presence of troops and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes, designated the Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act, and amending various parts of the statutory law. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Free, fair, and secure elections are fundamental to democracy, and all eligible voters must be able to cast a ballot without fear of intimidation, interference, or disruption. b. The Elections Clause of the United States Constitution vests each state with the authority and responsibility to ensure that every citizen has the ability to vote, that elections run efficiently and in a secure manner, and that elections officials are able to fulfill their statutory obligations. c. To achieve this, New Jersey has long had restrictions on certain political activities around polling places and, in more recent years, has limited the presence of law enforcement where it may interfere with the administration of elections in this State or negatively affect the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. The State has implemented these restrictions while also allowing the presence of law enforcement when necessary to respond to emergencies and disturbances, providing for a balanced approach to ensure the security of elections and the …
Sponsors
- M. Teresa Ruiz (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Nicholas P. Scutari (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Shirley K. Turner (D, 15)
- Raj Mukherji (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS SWR 2RS
Subjects: ELECTIONS
Common questions
- What is S4863?
- S4863 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Election Integrity & Voter Protection Act-concerns polling places & ballot boxes.
- What does S4863 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the presence of troops and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes, designated the Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act, and amending various parts of the statutory law.
- What is the status of S4863?
- Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS SWR 2RS (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4863?
- M. Teresa Ruiz (D, 29), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S4863?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863
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